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How should I dispose of used cooking oil?: Cooking oil is accepted at all centers. Please keep it separate from any motor oil. It is accepted under the covered shed area at your community Convenience Center. Please ask the attendant for assistance.

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1. Where are the convenience centers located? When are the centers open?: View a map of all convenience center locations (PDF), along with hours of operation.

2. Does Georgetown County accept electronic waste?: Yes. Only residential electronic waste is accepted, one unit per household per day. For more information, see the Electronic Waste section.

3. Does Georgetown County accept paint?: Yes. Only residential paint waste is accepted. It can be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at the Landfill Convenience Center.

4. How should I prepare my yard waste?: Yard waste in plastic bags is banned from the convenience centers and the landfill. Kraft paper bags may be used. Call the landfill office for more information at 843-545-3443.

5. Can milk jugs and milk cartons be recycled?: Yes. Georgetown County will accept both at our convenience centers. Milk Cartons should be placed in the cardboard containers, while milk jugs should be placed with the plastic.

6. How should I prepare recyclables?: Plastic, glass and metal cans should be rinsed. Cardboard boxes should be broken down so they are flat. Discard caps for glass containers before recycling.

7. Where should I dispose of oil/gas mixtures from my boat or small equipment?: Mixed gas and oil, old or bad gasoline, or diesel fuel can be disposed of at all centers. Gas/oil collection is located under the covered shed areas. Please ask the attendant for assistance. Motor oils and fuels should be kept separate from cooking oils.

8. How should I dispose of used cooking oil?: Cooking oil is accepted at all centers. Please keep it separate from any motor oil. It is accepted under the covered shed area at your community Convenience Center. Please ask the attendant for assistance.

9. Can I tour the Environmental Services facility?: Yes! The public is welcome to tour the facility. To schedule a tour, call 843-545-3443.

10. Is recycling mandatory in Georgetown County?: No. However, recycling is strongly encouraged, and we try to make it as easy and convenient as possible.

11. What are the rules when utilizing the Swap Shops?: Swap Shop Rules

12. Where are the convenience centers located? When are the centers open?: View a map of all convenience center locations (PDF), along with hours of operation. View the holiday closure schedule here (PDF).